Call For Sponsors For The 6th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest

Call For Sponsors For The 6th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest 40 Get seen in one of the biggest blogging contests of any kind this summer. My annual guest blogging contest is back for the 6th time and this one will be the biggest yet. Read on to see why. (Planning to enter the contest? Get started on your entry to be eligible for early bird prizes, and stay tuned for the official kickoff soon, listing all the prizes to be won.) Last update: July 18, 2012 Sponsors: you will get great exposure and great benefits The 2011 edition of the contest generated almost 250,000 visits and 400,000 pageviews here on JobMob, 47% and 33% increases respectively in comparison to 2010.eval JobMob's 2012 traffic has almost doubled since then so the numbers will be that much higher. Participants, the people vying for your sponsored prizes, were mainly business owners such as job search coaches, other career experts, and blogging copywriters.eval There will be 4 levels of sponsorship this year: Gold, Silver, Bronze and Chrome. I want you to feel that your sponsorship was one of the best campaigns you or your company ran this year. So when it comes to benefits, I always try to give you as much value as possible, hopefully much more than the value of your sponsorship. Below I detail what each level of sponsorship will earn you. I'm also flexible; if you'd like a benefits package that's better suited to your goals, I'll work with you to find a great fit. In some cases, you can even transfer benefits to a client or partner. Gold sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Gold level, a sponsor should contribute: More than US$1500 in cash There are only 3 2 Gold sponsor slots still available. Gold sponsor benefits 1) Thanked with a dofollowed link AND a small logo on the footer of every guest post participating in the contest. These links will stay on the articles for 1 whole YEAR. 2) Given prime ad exposure at the top of TWO relevant, upcoming JobMob posts, including a dofollowed link and logo. A highly valuable way to be seen by JobMob's over 30K subscribers/readers/followers/fans. 3) The sole subject of an upcoming JobMob article. This could be in the form of a product review, an interview or an approximately 30-min audio podcast, to be released here on JobMob during the contest, and promoted in major podcast directories. 4) Profiled in the contest announcement 5) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 6) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 7) Thanked in the winner announcement Silver sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Silver level, a sponsor should contribute one of the following: More than US$750 in cash OR more than US$1000 in products or services There are 5 only 3 Silver sponsor slots still available. Silver sponsor benefits 1) Thanked with a dofollowed link on the footer of 5 guest posts participating in the contest. These links will stay on the articles for 1 year, OR… 2) The sole subject of an upcoming JobMob article. This could be in the form of a product review, an interview or an approximately 30-min audio podcast, to be released here on JobMob during the contest, and promoted in major podcast directories. 3) Profiled in the contest announcement 4) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 5) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 6) Thanked in the winner announcement Each Silver sponsor will get to choose either option 1. or option 2. Bronze sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Bronze level, a sponsor should contribute one of the following: More than US$300 in cash OR more than US$500 in products or services There's no limit to the number of Bronze sponsors. Bronze sponsor benefits 1) Thanked with a dofollowed link on the footer of 1 guest post participating in the contest. 2) Profiled in the contest announcement 3) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 4) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 5) Thanked in the winner announcement Chrome sponsorship To earn the benefits for the Chrome level, a sponsor should contribute one of the following: US$100 (or more) in cash OR more than US$200 in products or services There's no limit to the number of Chrome sponsors. Chrome sponsor benefits 1) Profiled in the contest announcement 2) Mentioned in a special thank you at the end of the contest 3) Tweeted about during the contest, multiple times 4) Thanked in the winner announcement All mentions, of ANY SPONSOR, will stay in the JobMob archive forever. Warning: Only Honest Sponsors Wanted A few years ago, the outsourcing company GetFriday was my top sponsor. Once the contest had ended and a recipient was chosen, they suddenly stopped replying to my emails or returning my telephone calls, and never awarded the top prize of the contest that year. As a result, I'm more careful about who I accept as sponsors. How to sponsor: Easy Use our Contact Form. Choose the subject ‘I have a suggestion', mention that you'd like to be a sponsor and we'll reply. To get full benefits for your sponsorship level, contact us ASAP or you might miss the official contest announcement, which will appear soon. Get in touch with me now

10 Common Personal Branding Mistakes to Avoid - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

10 Common Personal Branding Mistakes to Avoid - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career For many people, especially creative types and those involved in business, building a personal brand is one of the most important steps towards success. This is also something that is never “finished.” Building a personal brand is on ongoing project that can easily eat into your work timeâ€"if you let it. However, it is possible to build your brand without letting the process consume you. It just takes organization and self-control. No matter how much effort you put into building your brand, certain mistakes can make the process less successful. No matter what stage you are in the brand building process, keep in mind these mistakesâ€"and avoid them at all costs. 1. Not Being Real Being fake, whether you are trying to be a fake version of yourself or trying on a completely new persona, will make building your persona much more difficult. Additionally, it is exhausting to try to keep up with all the details you create. Like your mom told you when you were a kid, be yourself. 2. Not Taking a Stand If you refuse to take a stand on anything, people are not going to know who you are or why they should trust your opinions. Do not be wishy-washy. Share your opinions and let others determine how they feel about them. 3. Jumping Into Things You know the old adage “measure twice, cut once?” This is very true when building your brand. Think about each action you take and how these actions affect your overall brand strategy. A poorly written blog post, negative encounter on social media or other seemingly insignificant action can have a big impact on your overall brand. 4. Choosing Quantity over Quality Whether you are talking about connections on Linkedin, blog posts or business cards passed out at a live event, focusing on quantity instead of quality is a rookie mistake. Make every action you take count and then it won’t matter nearly as much how many actions you take. One quality lead is worth 100 leads that do not have much hope. 5. Focusing on Fame Personal branding is not about becoming famous (or even “internet” famous.) It is about sharing the genuine you with those who encounter you. Do not think about branding as a way to put your name out there, think about it as the way you control what information IS out there associated with your name. 6. Forgetting that Branding is an Everyday Activity Working on your personal brand is not something you do once a year, month or even week. Branding is part of everything you do. Make building your brand part of your daily planâ€"it will take less effort this way also. 7. Keeping Your Brand Online While online branding is very important, there are still many organizations that prefer to do business the old-fashioned way. Take time to make those business cards, schedule meetings and around for face time with those who are important to you. This will show that you are someone who is committed to doing business right. 8. Doing it All Yourself Depending on your particular branding needs, you may not want to try to “do it all” yourself. Build a community of likeminded people, reach out within your industry and make those important connections. By doing this, some of your branding will be done for you. 9. Being Selfish While branding will ultimately benefit you, think about ways you can build your brand while helping others. You’ll brand yourself as a generous, caring individual and you put yourself in the position of helping others get ahead. It’s a win-win situation. 10. Not Checking Results It is possible to become so focused on the brand building process that you forget to check in and see what is happening. Utilize analytics tools to find out how you appear to others. This can save you time and money when you quit using techniques that aren’t successful. Every person is different. As such, every personal brand will be different. While avoiding the mistakes above is key, the most important thing you can do is to have a strategy in mind. When you know what you plan to do with your brand and work on implementing it, you are less likely to stray from your long-term goals for yourselfâ€"and your brand.

Get Your Career Unstuck Free Training - Classy Career Girl

Get Your Career Unstuck Free Training While waiting for my baby girl to arrive last month, I started working hard on some brand new free training for you. Today I want to make sure you get access to it!! Click here to get your copy of my free Get Your Career Unstuck training. In the video and cheat sheet that you can download right now, I’m going to show you an easier way to search for jobs, the ultimate cure if you are overwhelmed and stuck in your career. This training is perfect for you if you have experienced ANY of these frustrations: You feel stuck in a rut and majorly need a change because you are so much better than your current job. You feel depressed, not good enough, unhappy, undervalued, and unfulfilled. Every time you think about making a change, you get overwhelmed just thinking of how to start job searching. You are not in a role that matches your skills, values, motivations or interests. And, most importantly, you are not living your life according to your purpose and mission. (You may not even know what your purpose and mission even is). You are too busy and tired working at the job you hate to make time to network and meet the people that can change your life. I have the solution for you. If you want to know more about my  7-Step Get Your Career Unstuck FREE Training, you can watch the video here. Im also giving away a free PDF CHEATSHEET so make sure you download it too!

Alternative Career Planning for Non-Scientists

Alternative Career Planning for Non-Scientists To those of us who just aren’t scientifically-minded, careers in that field often look more desirable and, arguably, command greater respect. One interesting study from a professor at Princeton University, for example, mapped the level of competence undergrads perceived various career choices required. And at the furthest reaches of that competence axis were Engineer, Scientist and Doctor. Interestingly, however, the engineers and scientists weren’t perceived as being particularly “warm” or friendly â€" unlike doctors. Nevertheless, the findings illustrate the point that more technically and/or scientifically based jobs are generally considered to be harder to do and, therefore, to qualify for. But if your brain simply isn’t naturally a scientific one, then it’s difficult to forge an education and career path in this general direction. For those of us whose personalities take us down a more arts-based or generalist route, subjects such as history, drama, psychology and English literature often come more naturally and these are what we tend to choose at degree level. But recent research by Voucherbox reveals that we may not be getting a fair crack of the higher education whip. In fact, the study shows that arts students are paying more than three times more per hour for their university tuition than their scientific counterparts. Science vs. Arts As an example, the report shows that biology students have an average of 22 hours per week of tuition in one form or another.  Compare that to English literature students average just eight hours a week. Bear in mind, too, that university fees tripled four years ago and went up by an additional £250 this year. For most young people studying in the UK and starting in 2017, the fees each year will now be up to £9,250.   Unless you’re lucky enough to be Scottish and study there â€" in which case it’s free. On top of that, you need to find your rent for accommodation and day-to-day living expenses â€" so it’s an expensive business. But it’s much more expensive, based on hours taught, for the non-scientists. To illustrate the point, a UK nursing student will currently be paying an average £8.63 for each hour’s tuition.  But language students will pay an average of £27.50 per hour. Image credits. Main.  Money.

North Carolina Resume Writing Service

North Carolina Resume Writing ServiceNorth Carolina is an area of the country that has a varied selection of employment opportunities. If you are looking for a new job you might be interested in a job with an agricultural company in the North Carolina area or perhaps you want to work for an insurance company. There are many options available to you.One way to ensure that you land the job that you are after is to work with a resume writing service. This will ensure that your resume is written well and presents the right image of you. If you are a student, there are jobs available in medical writing that will require a letter of recommendation. This will ensure that you get a good education and ensure that you can find a career that you are qualified for.The service will look at your resume to see if it includes any information that will reflect your unique skills. For example, a hospital worker that needs to write a bedside note for a patient might want to include a personal statement that relates to how happy she would be to work at a hospital. The writing service will do their best to review the information that you have provided and bring it up to date.It could be very helpful to your application to include some other information as well. If you are in the culinary arts, there may be a need for you to write a food recipe and/or a poem. A marketing professional might want to include your resume with an analysis of your resume writing skills. In addition, a copywriter might want to review your resume and advise you on the kind of positions that you could apply for.If you are relocating to a university location, then the resume writing service can assist you in preparing the document in order to present your best profile. They might suggest that you add details about the personal things that you have done such as poetry readings, church events or concerts. They will also recommend ways in which you could include personal information such as family history. All o f this can help you get a good application that could make an impression upon the hiring manager.Every applicant wants a good placement. A well prepared and well presented North Carolina resumes is an asset. It is important to note that your resume is an important tool when applying for employment. Even if you are applying for a position that is not part of your specialty, if you are well prepared you stand a better chance of being considered.You can ensure that you receive quality service from a professional writing service by taking a little time to review their services. They should be able to provide you with a written evaluation that will help you know exactly what services they can provide you with. It is important to know that some writing services will be more inexpensive than others. That is why it is important to take your time and consider a few of the different writing services.Your North Carolina resumes is a tool that is used in an effort to get you the best possible p osition that you are qualified for. Take the time to ensure that you are getting the best representation for your money. With the assistance of a quality resume writing service, you can ensure that you get the job that you deserve.

7 career-boosting tips to push through this tough economy - Sterling Career Concepts

7 career-boosting tips to push through this tough economy 7 career-boosting tips to push through this tough economy Our guestauthor today isLisa Orrell, The Generation Relations Expert.Back in April, Lisa discussed with us tips for staying employed through thedownturn. Today, Lisa shares ideas to helpMillennials (or members of Generation Y)find a job inthis tough economy We all know the current job market is tough, regardless of what generation you’re from. But for many Millennialswho are inexperienced when it comes to searching for a job, it can be an even tougher time. Here are seventips togive you an edge over your job-seeker competition: Start a Blog: Not “just” a blog â€" a blog that covers the news and information about specific companies, or industries, where you’d like to work. You can then contact the company(s) and let them know you have a blog that is “about them and their industry.” This can attract their attention and give you an edge over just submitting a resume. Even micro-blogging on Twitter using this strategy is smart. Make Yourself Known: Many newbie job seekers send their resume and then do nothing. Making 1-2 follow-up calls is not enough. Until someone tells you “the position is filled,” keep calling, emailing, and inquiring. Sure, it may seem like you’re annoying, but you are making yourself memorable, and that’s key. Know Your Target: Make sure you include the terminology used within that industry, and/or by that company, when submitting your info to them. This can range from the job titles they use to the industry/company jargon they use. The point here is to make your resume and cover letter “customized” to them, not generic to ANY industry and/or company. Don’t Rely on Your Computer: Yes, the Internet is a powerful networking tool. And, of course, network on social networks like FaceBook, Twitter and LinkedIn. But face-to-face contact can be more powerful. Attend local professional networking events forindustries in which you’re interested. Interested in a Marketing career? Attend your local AMA chapter mixer. Each month, attend as many “live” networking events as possible. Not only will you make a lot of contacts but you’ll become better at “selling yourself” which can help when you interview. Make Business Cards: Don’t arrive to networking events or job interviews without business cards. You can even make your title “Jobseeker in Finance” (or whatever you’re looking for). And on the back print a few bullets about you: Education, Degree, strengths, etc. These can be like mini-resumes and they give you something interesting to hand to people (versus writing your contact info on a napkin at an event). Make your own cards and get them printed inexpensively through online services like LogoMaker.com. Thank You Cards: Whenever your return home from an interview or networking event, or even from a casual encounter with someone you met at a party where you discussed your employment, send a handwritten thank you note toeach personyou met. People tend to send thank yous via email, but a handwritten note makes a big impression nowadays because very few people send them. Be “Employed” Through Volunteering: If you’re unemployed, use some of your free time to volunteer at a local non-profit. That reflects well on you when interviewing. You can say that you volunteer 15-20 hours per week for XYZ organization and your tasks include… Employers want to know you’re “doing something” other than looking for a job full time. It also shows them you’re hard working and not just sitting around your home waiting for a job. For tips about attracting, recruiting, managing and retaining Millennial talent, and for improving your internal Generation Relations to increase team-building a productivity, visit the popular blog: http://blog.generationrelations.com About the Author:Lisa Orrell, The Generation Relations Expert, is the author of the top-selling book, “Millennials Incorporated” (on Amazon.com), and is an in-demand consultant and speaker about Millennials Generation Relations. She has been a featured expert on ABC, MSNBC, and NPR, and by many other national and international media. For more info about Lisa’s seminars and workshops, and to access her popular blog, visit: http://www.TheOrrellGroup.com

5 Strategies for Closing the Confidence Gap

5 Strategies for Closing the Confidence Gap Have you ever felt like an imposter? Or stopped yourself from applying for a job because you felt underqualified? Perhaps you’ve hesitated to say something in a meeting only to find someone else makes the same point and looks like a hero? If so, you’ve fallen into what BBC news anchor Katty Kay calls the confidence gap. That’s where your self-perception is lower than your actual abilities. The danger of the confidence gap is that over a career, this can lead to less promotions, opportunities and pay. Women suffer from the confidence gap more than men It turns out that this happens more often for women than men. Katty Kay’s recent BBC article cites a Columbia Business School study which found that men tend to overestimate their abilities by 30% while women tend to underestimate themselves. While Katty Kay rightly points out that closing the confidence gap alone will not level the playing field between men and women, it is something that we can do something about as individuals and as managers. And in my experience, this confidence gap can just as easily apply to people who are new to a situation or people who are in the minority group. What you can do to close the confidence gap As an individual, it’s energizing to know that you can take action immediately to improve your situation. Especially when there’s such a significant payoff from closing the gap. Here are five actions you can take. Choose the one or two that would most move the needle for you, and start taking action. 1. Change your self-talk When you want to close your confidence gap, it’s useful to start by checking in with your thoughts. Notice what you’re repeatedly saying to yourself. What parts are encouraging and supportive versus discouraging and destructive? Would you say any of those things to a team member or a loved one? Simply noticing when your self-talk turns negative is an effective way to shift away from negative mode because you’re looking at it from a third-party perspective. Awareness is an important first step. Then, once you get good at noticing, you can start substituting a new thought that’s more confidence enhancing. You can’t help the first thought that comes into your mind, but you can help what you do with it. 2. Change your mindset It’s easy to think that the way you’re looking at the world or at a situation is the only way. But the reality is that we all have the choice of how to frame things. For example, holocaust survivor and psychiatrist Viktor Frankl writes in his book Man’s Search for Meaning about the fact that even when every freedom has been taken away from you, you still have the freedom to choose how to react to the situation. It’s all about which thoughts you choose to feed. The ones that are positive and uplifting, or the negative. 3. Choose who you listen to Just as other people’s moods can rub off on us, I find that if I’m around people who are looking at the downside of things or constantly doubting themselves, I start to fall into that pattern as well. So, choose whose voices you listen to carefully. Listen to the people who are both knowledgeable about the topic and have your best interests at heart. Ignore and avoid people who are negative and hypercritical. 4. Choose what you hold onto vs let go of Whenever I got feedback, I would ignore the positives and focus exclusively on the one area for improvement. For example, I skipped right over the part about being “a high-impact and articulate communicator”, but instead focused on “could be slightly more succinct” and obsessed about whether I was rambling in my speaking and conversations. Instead, make a conscious choice to hold onto the positives, and then address the opportunities to improve. Hold onto the things that make you feel empowered and inspired, and let go of anything that feels demeaning because it serves no purpose. Hold onto the things that make you feel empowered and inspired, and let go of anything that serves no purpose. 5. Build your confidence bank Every time you take a step outside of your comfort zone, whether that’s asking a question in a big meeting or applying for a new leadership role, it’s a reason to celebrate and recognize the courage it took. That’s why I like Katty Kay’s story about feeling like a fraud, but finally putting her hand up at a press conference and asking a question in a room full of experts when she was the only generalist. “By asking that one question, I had made easier to handle that situation the next time I was in a high level meeting. I had banked a bit of confidence.” So take those opportunities to step outside your comfort zone and build your confidence bank. The pay-off for your career and your life can be significant. Take opportunities to step outside your comfort zone and build your confidence bank. What managers can do to help close the confidence gap for team members I had a great department head who helped me close my confidence gap. He had seen me in a client meeting where I presented our proposal with confidence, handled objections well, and won over a skeptical Chief Financial Officer. He also saw me in the internal group meeting every morning, sitting quietly and saying nothing, while my colleagues (mostly male) had no trouble jumping into the discussion. After a few weeks, he called me into his office and asked me why I didn’t speak up more. I mumbled something about feeling like I didn’t know enough, having been in the department 3 years less than everyone else. That’s when he leaned forward, looked me in the eye and said, “You know just as much as those other guys, and probably more. You work harder, do more and are at least as smart as they are. I want you to speak up. Share what you know. You deserve to be confident because you’re great at what you do.” He then proceeded to invite me into discussions and encourage a constructive tone to the meetings. While it wasn’t a magic bullet that changed my participation levels overnight, my department head’s words and actions were the starting point for closing my confidence gap. I remember his words to this day and still pull them out when I need that extra bit of confidence in a new situation. So, as a manager, here are three things you can do: 1. Talk to the person privately Draw out their concerns, encourage them to speak, and help build their confidence. Let them know you are on their side. 2. Create an inclusive environment Run meetings and lead the team in a way that makes it safe for people to speak up and be themselves. Don’t accept negative behavior from team members that causes others to close down. Call people out when they step over the line. This will make you a better leader and manager for all people. 3. Invite the person to speak If you know the person has something to say, then ask them to contribute their views in the meeting. Sponsor them to have a slot to speak up but don't do it in a way that puts them on the spot. Be there to support them. What will you do? Confidence is at the heart of success in your personal and professional life. When you’re living in the confidence gap, your fears become a self-fulfilling prophecy. To quote Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t you’re right.” The time has come. If you’ve fallen into the confidence gap, allow yourself to recognize and own the value you bring. Stop underestimating what you are capable of, and start bringing your best self to the world. Stop underestimating what you are capable of. Recognize and own the value you bring. If a colleague or team member is in the confidence gap, reach out and encourage them forward. The world needs every one of us to fulfill our potential and make the difference we are meant to make in the world. What will you do to close your confidence gap or help a team member close theirs? Leave a comment and let me know.